FAQ about frankincense
Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from the frankincense tree (Boswellia) and is traditionally used as incense – often in spiritual, religious or meditative contexts.
The resin is heated on a piece of charcoal or with a sieve over a stove until it begins to smoke. Ideal for rituals, meditation, or for energetically cleansing spaces.
The scent of frankincense has a calming and purifying effect, creating a meditative atmosphere. Many people use it to dispel negative energies or clear the mind – it is particularly popular in spiritual practices.
Yes. There are different varieties such as Boswellia sacra, Boswellia carteri, or Indian dammar. They differ in their fragrance profile (resinous, lemony, sweet) and in their origin (Africa, Arabia, India).
Frankincense resin is the pure, natural form – often available as coarse resin granules. Charcoal is used as a heat source. Some products combine both in convenient incense cones or blends.
Properly stored (cool, dry, airtight), frankincense retains its aroma for many years. It hardly loses any fragrance intensity, as it is a natural resin.
Yes. Many people also use it without a ritual background – to improve the room fragrance, during yoga, or for evening relaxation.
Genuine frankincense is mostly imported, for example from Oman, India or Africa. In Switzerland, however, it is processed into incense blends – for example by brands such as Green Tree or Goloka.
Viweedy primarily offers high-quality varieties from Green Tree , Goloka and other traditional producers – all known for authentic recipes and fair processing.
